Frame for soda-fountains and the like.



J. A. SEBRING.

FRAME FOR SODA FOUNTRINS AND THE LIKE.

APPLICATION man MAY 5. 1911.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

FRAME FOR SQIDA-FOUN' IAINS AND THE LIKE.

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Patented Nov. 23, M lli.

Application filed may 5, 1911. Serial No. 625,326.

T 0 all whom it may concern Be it known that I, J AMES A. Sesame, acitizen of the United States, and a resident of Cleveland, county ofCuyahoga, and State of Ohio, have invented a new and useful Improvementin Frames for Soda-Form tains and the like of which the following is aspecification, the principle of the invention 'being herein explainedand the best mode in which I have contemplated applying that principle,as to distinguish it from other inventions.

lVly invention relates to an improved metallic frame foi containing sodafountain ins.

The improved frame here shpwn and described possesses numerousadvantages over other types by reason of its increased strength and.stability and because the frame can now be made in one integral piece ofThis con- -struction makes it possible to attach the heat-insulatingpartitions much more closely than formerly and likewise furnishes asup-' portfor both the vertical and horizontal layers.

The annexed drawing and the following description set forth in detailcertain mechanism embodying the invention, such disclosed meansconstituting, however, but one of various mechanical forms in. which theprinciple of the invention may be used.

In said annexed drawing: Figure l is a' perspective View of my improvedframe work; Figs. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing in detail myimproved connections between the angle irons; and Fig. 4 is a sec tionalview of my frame as used in a soda fountain.

In Fig.1 the frame 1 is shown supported on the adjustable supports 2 andbearing the upper frame work 3. T he main frame comprises angle-irons 4,which are welded together at the corners in order to make a smooth jointas shown in Figs. 8 and l. It will be noted that the angle-irons usedfor the vertical members are l -shaped but that the angle-irons used forhorizontals are in the shape of a l thus affording a rest for theseveral layers of heat-insulating. material.

The cross-bars 5 which connect the anglelower frame sufiiciently for theattachment of a drip-pan or similar device. The combinations into whichone of my unitsflas here shown, may enter will determine to some extent,the exact construction and amount of extension of the upper frame work.The numerous combinations with various other units to which I may adaptmy improved fountain will be readily apparent, and need not be describedhere.

The joints in my frame are shown in Figs. 2 and 3 audit will be notedthat not only are they absolutely smooth but that they are also ofexactly the same thickness as other parts of the frame. With noprojections atthe joints it is apparentthat a much closer attachment ofthe partitions and covering can be secured which is productive ofadditional terial since it is the finished product which thisspecification discloses and not the process of manufacture. Theangle-irons used in the main frame have flanges extending outwardly andinwardly from the frame, which are adapted to support the covering "forthe fountain preferably onyx or marble and between-this covering 6 andthe iron sheet 7 is an air space S. The heat insulating partitionscomprise several layers of various materials, such as cork, heavy paper,iron, copper, etc. N'extto the iron'sheet 7 is a thin layer of paper,followed by two layers of cork separated only bya second thin layer ofpaper and here illustrated for convenience as a solid layer of cork 10.Next to this layer of cork are the various other layers mentioned above.

The sectional view of the cabinet shows the heat-insi'llating wallsalready described, the covering and also the contents of the cabinet.The latter comprise the ice cream cant12 contained in the chamber 13surrounded by the ice 14; the reservoir 20 containing the carbonatedwater separated from the ice cream chamber by a non-heat-insulatingpartition 22, and connected with the dispensing apparatus (not shown) bythe pipe 15. Above the main chamber lies the smaller chamber 3 having aframe work of iron angle-irons similar to the main chamber in that theyare adapted to supticn loss has been a considerable factor in port acovering on the exterior and heatinsulating partitions on' the interior;With in this chamber are located the syrup cans" 18 resting onthesupports 19,

The advantages of my improved cabinet Will be readily apparent; Not onlyis the space taken up by the cabinet decreased but the strengthandfrigidity are increased. Furthermore, the partitions may now be moreclosely and securely attached to the.- frame than has beenpossibleheretofore,- thus lessening the: radiation 'loss from the. coolingchambers to a certain extent and permitting more economical operation ofthe fountain and cooler. Since the radiapreventing efficiency in thisclass of apparatus, the usefulness of my improved frame and cabinet isobvious, as is also the saving in space through more compact building ofthe cabinet.

Other modes of applying the principle of my invention may be employedinstead of the one explained, changebeing made as regards the mechanism.herein disclosed, provided the means stated by any of the followingclaims orthe equivalent of such stated means be employed. I thereforeparticularly point. out and distinctly claim as myrinventionzf 1. In ametallic frame for soda fountains and the like, the combination of fourincorners of said base to give a. uniform thickness at all points ofsaid frame Without procorners, and o-ther T-bars having their tonguesdisposed downwardly and integrally welded to the upper ends of saidL-bars, thereby constituting a top for said frame.

.2. In a metallic frame for soda fountains and the like, the combinationof fourin corners of said base to give a uniform thickness at all pointsof said frame witho'ut projections at any point, vertically disposed,inwardly facin L-bars integrally welded to the tongues of said T-bars atsuch base corne1's, and other T-bars forming a top for said frameandhaving their tongues disposed downwardly and integrally welded-to theupper ends of said L-bars, said other T-bars and said L-bars havingtheir ends constructed and welded together to give a "uniform thicknesswithout projections at any point of the frame.

Signed by me this 29th day of April, 1911.

JAMES A. SEBRING.

Attested by- HORACE B. FAY, 'JNO. F. OBERLIN.

